Aquarelle und Zeichnungen von Carsten Wieland

Autumn Storm

Yesterday has been the first real fall day here for this year. The sun was shining through dark clouds and the wind was blowing dry leaves from the trees, whirling them around in the air. Awesome! I was really enjoying that while taking a hike in the neighborhood and it did inspire me to paint the first sketch.

When I came to downtown Essen later I discovered an art –supply store that had moved there from another place. It is probably the only serious art stuff store left in Essen. You can buy some art supplies at other stores but their offer is limited because it is mixed up with all the other craft stuff. I have been a little bit surprised that the store owner never heard about Daniel Smith watercolors – because I´d rather like to buy some tubes for testing. But at least they have the full range of Schmincke and my favorite brand Lukas.